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Predictors of COVID-Related stress in a community sample in Turkey: a cross-sectional study

Ozmete, Emine, Pak, Melike, Duru, Serdarhan

Abstract

The distinctive mental health features associated with COVID-19 have gained importance as the psychological effects of the pandemic on the community become more visible. This study aims to assess the COVID-related stress status and associated factors in the community sample of Turkey. The sample of this cross-sectional study is composed of 2.065 people between the ages of 18-90. Data were collected through an online survey prepared by Google.docs between October-December, 2020. Mild to moderate stress was found in the community with the most common symptoms of the fear of contamination and danger. Some variables, such as being female and the severity of COVID-19 illness, were associated with higher COVID-related stress. Vulnerable groups associated with high stress should be monitored during the pandemic. The findings of this study will guide the practices of professionals working in the field of public health, healthcare, or mental health in possible future pandemics.

Keywords

COVID stress predictors risk groups mental health pandemic COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY MENTAL-HEALTH ANXIETY IMPACT FEAR METAANALYSIS DISORDERS OUTCOMES CARE

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Environmental Sciences Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

Citation

Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
Year: 2025
Volume: 35
Issue: 4
Pages: 933-947
ISSN: 0960-3123
eISSN: 1369-1619
DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2024.2375350
WoS UID: WOS:001262180800001

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